Trigonotodus

Trigonotodus
Temporal range: early Eocene-late Oligocene
35–23 Ma
Trigonotodus alteri lateral tooth (Oligocene, Chandler Bridge FM, SC).jpg
Lateral tooth of Trigonotodus alteri
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Trigonotodus

Kozlov, 1999
Type species
Trigonotodus tusbairicus
Kozlov, 1999
Species
  • Trigonotodus aktulgaicus
    (Kozlov, 1999)
  • Trigonotodus tusbairicus
    Kozlov, 1999
  • Trigonotodus alteri
    Kozlov, 2001

Trigonotodus is an extinct genus of sharks, most likely belonging to the family Alopiidae. This genus includes three extinct species, which span from the early Eocene to the late Oligocene. It was originally placed in the family Otodontidae, but subsequently found to have affinities with Thresher sharks. This genus is sometimes considered part of the genus Alopias. It is currently only known from isolated teeth.

Species

Species within this genera include:

Species Notes Images Ref.
Trigonotodus aktulgaicus Known primarily from the early Eocene of Kazakhstan. It is extremely similar to T. tushbairicus, and if not synonymous is likely its ancestor. It is also sometimes spelled T. aktulagaicus. Some scientists regard it as a Nomen nudum, early eocene species being called Trigonotodus cf. T. tushbairicus.
Trigonotodus tushbairicus Known primarily from the middle Eocene of Kazakhstan. It is similar to other early threshers such as A. hermani and A. latidens in terms of size and robustness but has lateral cusplets. It is the type species of Trigonotodus.
Trigonotodus tushbairicus from the Middle Eocene of Kazakhstan
Trigonotodus alteri Known primarily from the late Oligocene of South Carolina (Ashley Marl and Chandler Bridge Formations). It is commonly known as the Cusped Giant Thresher. May have one or two lateral cusplets. It is much larger than the other two.
Trigonotodus alteri lateral tooth (Oligocene, Chandler Bridge FM, SC)

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